The marble of Estremoz has been explored since the incorporation of the Iberian Peninsula into the Roman Empire. For example, marble analyzes of monuments such as the Roman Temple of Évora indicate that it was built using Alentejo marble. In the history of Portugal and its former colonies, this stone was used for the manufacture of all kinds of ornaments.

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Marble and the quarries where it is extracted are a strong feature of the landscape of Estremoz. This resource, which has been used since the time of the Roman Empire, …

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1. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Vila Viçosa

54.5km

03:16

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Entrance to Estremoz – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Estremoz

72.1km

06:50

1,590m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Borba

34.3km

02:02

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 106 m

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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Wednesday 28 January

14°C

8°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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1. Town of Borba – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Vila Viçosa

2. Entrance to Estremoz – Estremoz Marble Quarries loop from Estremoz

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